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8.4 VPN
rovides a secure connection between two points, over an
Viper security, please refer to “Dataradio Viper Narrowband
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F VPN networ
This example can be further extended t clude a relay point which allows a unit to relay
data from one RF coverage area to another RF coverage area (see Figure 8.5). In this
example, Viper # N client. Note that it
cannot be configured as a VPN Server since only Access Points can be VPN servers.
Figure 8.5 - Example of a Viper VPN network with a relay point
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) p
insecure network, for example, the Internet. This secure connection is called a VPN Tunnel.
Dataradio’s Viper units feature a firewall-friendly, proprietary VPN implementation optimized
for radio communications.
This VPN implementation uses cryptography designed for FIPS 140 certification.
or additional information about F
IP Router Non-Proprietary Security Policy” document.
Figure 8.4 illustrates a VPN network with one Viper unit set as a VPN server and three
remotes set as VPN clients. In this example, a secure connection is established between al
Viper remotes and the Access Point. Note that only Access Points can operate as VPN
ervers. s
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